Last week, I shared with you an overview of Disney’s Hawaiian Resort, Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa. Today, we’re going to take a look at what a standard room experience is like. When you first walk into your room at Aulani, you will see that it is very familiar, especially to those…
Great Details in the Monsters, Inc. Queue
The Monsters, Inc. franchise has an outpost in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure. The attraction, subtitled “Mike and Sulley to the Rescue,” takes you on a classic dark ride journey through scenes from the hit 2011 Pixar movie. Before you ride, the queue entertains you with some interesting tidbits that keep your attention and refer…
How to Make Disney Inspired Coasters
A great way to capture Disney memories is by creating your own Disney coasters! The next time you set down your glass, you can smile as you think back on those great memories. These coasters are so easy to make and with a few simple steps, you will have your own special Disney coasters! Disney…
Drawn to Animation at Disney California Adventure
One of the hidden gems of Walt Disney World that I only discovered right before it closed was the Animation Academy. As such, I was excited to find that the Disneyland Resort, and more specifically Disney California Adventure, had its own version of the Animation Academy. We were not at all disappointed. The Animation Academy…
5 Mistakes I Made When Planning a Disney Vacation
I love planning my Walt Disney World Vacations as much as I love the vacations themselves. Over the past few vacations I have made some mistakes when planning and I wanted to pass them along to help you from making these same mistakes as you plan your Walt Disney World Vacation. First, just a quick…
Disney After Hours: A Disney Event Review
Have you ever wanted to explore the Magic Kingdom without any crowds? Walt Disney World created an event called “Disney After Hours” in the spring of 2016 that allowed guests to enjoy the Magic Kingdom with a limited amount of people in attendance. As with many things at Disney, there was an extra charge to…
Movie Review: The Gnome-Mobile
Based on Upton Sinclair’s 1936 novel The Gnomobile, Disney’s The Gnome-Mobile was theatrically released on July 19, 1967. The live action fantasy comedy is eighty-four minutes in length. The Gnome-Mobile had been contemplated since the publication of Sinclair’s book, when the author suggested that Walt Disney create a related film. Disney, who had not yet…
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at the Paradise Pier Hotel
Welcome to the Paradise Pier Hotel in the Disneyland Resort Choosing a hotel for your Disneyland trip isn’t quite as overwhelming as doing the same for a Walt Disney World trip. If you decide to stay on property at Disneyland, there are only 3 hotels from which to choose. Here are my top 5 reasons…
Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/10/17
Walt Disney World News Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant is scheduled for a brief refurbishment later this summer from August 27 through to August 29. Ale & Compass Restaurant will be a new restaurant for Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It will feature a gastropub ambiance and will focus on a New-England inspired menu. The restaurant’s decor…
Disney Photo Books – a Great Way to Organize Your Photos
If you’re like me when you get back from Walt Disney World you have tons of photos. Here are some ideas about how to organize your photos so that they don’t end up gathering dust on your hard drive. You can include both pictures you have purchased with Disney’s photo service Memory Maker or photos you have…
Overview of Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa
Aulani – A Disney Resort & Spa…it is a dream vacation for many Disney fanatics. So, when I was able to take a trip to the Hawaiian Islands recently, I knew that I had to find a way to make a stop at this incredible resort possible. After staying an incredible six days on Maui,…
Soundsational Parade at Disneyland
Disneyland’s daytime parade, Soundsational, features great songs and joyful performers. It may be overshadowed in some fans’ minds by its nighttime counterparts, the Main Street Electrical Parade and Paint the Night parade, but it holds its own. Come take a look at this vibrant celebration of music! First, you’ll want to find a spot to watch the…